Parents rip into Sask. plan to tax children's clothing

As Saskatchewan braced for a tough budget, Premier Brad Wall had floated the idea of a "consumption" tax. So it was not a shock when the government increased the provincial sales tax in Wednesday's budget.

But one unwelcome surprise for many in the PST hike was the inclusion of children's clothing, something that had previously escaped the sales tax.

One parent CBC spoke with in Regina, Christa Rodgers, summed it up when she said that the government's tweak to the PST is "not very helpful."

Alex Azorg, a Regina dad, also expressed dismay at the government's decision.

"I'm not happy. I wish they did not propose an increase because there will be more pressure on family finances."